OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V261000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Dec 11, 1978 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. THE BRAKE HOSE COULD THEN RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AT CERTAIN WHEEL POSITIONS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE WEAR AND BRAKE FLUID LOSS.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE BRAKE HOSE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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